List Of Florida Code Statutes

Title XLVI CRIMES

Chapter 777 PRINCIPAL; ACCESSORY; ATTEMPT; SOLICITATION; CONSPIRACY

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CHAPTER 777 PRINCIPAL; ACCESSORY; ATTEMPT; SOLICITATION; CONSPIRACY 777.011 Principal in first degree. 777.03 Accessory after the fact. 777.04 Attempts, solicitation, and conspiracy.

Title Chapter 787 XLVI KIDNAPPING; FALSE IMPRISONMENT; LURING OR ENTICING CRIMES A CHILD; CUSTODY OFFENSES

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787.03 Interference with custody.-(1) Whoever, without lawful authority, knowingly or recklessly takes or entices, or aids, abets, hires, or otherwise procures another to take or entice, any minor or any incompetent person from the custody of the minor's or incompetent person's parent, his or her guardian, a public agency having the lawful charge of the minor or incompetent person, or any other lawful custodian commits the offense of interference with custody and commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084. (2) In the absence of a court order determining rights to custody or visitation with any minor or with any incompetent person, any parent of the minor or incompetent person, whether natural or adoptive, stepparent, legal guardian, or relative of the minor or incompetent person who has custody thereof and who takes, detains, conceals, or entices away that minor or incompetent person within or without the state with malicious intent to deprive another person of his or her right to custody of the minor or incompetent person commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084. (3) A subsequently obtained court order for custody or visitation does not affect application of this section. Chapter 787 Title KIDNAPPING; FALSE IMPRISONMENT; LURING OR ENTICING XLVI A CHILD; CUSTODY OFFENSES CRIMES

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787.04 Removing minors from state or concealing minors contrary to state agency order or court order.-(1) It is unlawful for any person, in violation of a court order, to lead, take, entice, or remove a minor beyond the limits of this state, or to conceal the location of a minor, with personal knowledge of the order. (2) It is unlawful for any person, with criminal intent, to lead, take, entice, or remove a minor beyond the limits of this state, or to conceal the location of a minor, during the pendency of any action or proceeding affecting custody of the minor, after having received notice as required by law of the pendency of the action or proceeding, without the permission of the court in which the

action or proceeding is pending. (3) It is unlawful for any person, with criminal intent, to lead, take, entice, or remove a minor beyond the limits of this state, or to conceal the location of a minor, during the pendency of a dependency proceeding affecting such minor or during the pendency of any investigation, action, or proceeding concerning the alleged abuse or neglect of such minor, after having received notice of the pendency of such investigation, action, or proceeding and without the permission of the state agency or court in which the investigation, action, or proceeding is pending. (4) It is unlawful for any person, who has carried beyond the limits of this state any minor whose custody is involved in any action or proceeding pending in this state pursuant to the order of the court in which the action or proceeding is pending or pursuant to the permission of the court, thereafter, to fail to produce the minor in the court or deliver the minor to the person designated by the court. (5) It is a defense under this section that a person who leads, takes, entices, or removes a minor beyond the limits of the state reasonably believes that his or her action was necessary to protect the minor from child abuse as defined in s. 827.03. (6) Any person who violates this section is guilty of a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084. Title XLVI CRIMES

Chapter 817 FRAUDULENT PRACTICES

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PART I FALSE PRETENSES AND FRAUDS, GENERALLY 817.02 Obtaining property by false personation. Etc. TONS OF THINGS!!! Title XLVI CRIMES

Chapter 827 ABUSE OF CHILDREN

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CHAPTER 827 ABUSE OF CHILDREN 827.01 Definitions. 827.03 Abuse, aggravated abuse, and neglect of a child; penalties. 827.035 Newborn infants. 827.04 Contributing to the delinquency or dependency of a child; penalty. 827.06 Nonsupport of dependents. 827.071 Sexual performance by a child; penalties. 827.08 Misuse of child support money.

Title XLVI CRIMES

Chapter 837 PERJURY

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CHAPTER 837 PERJURY 837.011 Definitions. 837.012 Perjury when not in an official proceeding. 837.02 Perjury in official proceedings. 837.021 Perjury by contradictory statements. 837.05 False reports to law enforcement authorities. 837.055 False information to law enforcement during investigation. 837.06 False official statements. 837.07 Recantation as a defense. Title XLVI CRIMES

Chapter 839 OFFENSES BY PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES

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839.13 Falsifying records.-(1) Except as provided in subsection (2), if any judge, justice, mayor, alderman, clerk, sheriff, coroner, or other public officer, or employee or agent of or contractor with a public agency, or any person whatsoever, shall steal, embezzle, alter, corruptly withdraw, falsify or avoid any record, process, charter, gift, grant, conveyance, or contract, or any paper filed in any judicial proceeding in any court of this state, or shall knowingly and willfully take off, discharge or conceal any issue, forfeited recognizance, or other forfeiture, or other paper above mentioned, or shall forge, deface, or falsify any document or instrument recorded, or filed in any court, or any registry, acknowledgment, or certificate, or shall fraudulently alter, deface, or falsify any minutes, documents, books, or any proceedings whatever of or belonging to any public office within this state; or if any person shall cause or procure any of the offenses aforesaid to be committed, or be in anywise concerned therein, the person so offending shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. (2)(a) Any person who knowingly falsifies, alters, destroys, defaces, overwrites, removes, or discards an official record relating to an individual in the care and custody of a state agency, which act has the potential to detrimentally affect the health, safety, or welfare of that individual, commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084. For the purposes of this paragraph, the term "care and custody" includes, but is not limited to, a child abuse protective investigation, protective supervision, foster care and related services, or a protective investigation or protective supervision of a vulnerable adult, as defined in chapter 39, chapter 409, or chapter 415. (b) Any person who commits a violation of paragraph (a) which contributes to great bodily harm to or the death of an individual in the care and custody of a state agency commits a felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084. For the purposes of this paragraph, the term "care and custody" includes, but is not limited to, a child abuse protective

investigation, protective supervision, foster care and related services, or a protective investigation or protective supervision of a vulnerable adult, as defined in chapter 39, chapter 409, or chapter 415. (c) Any person who knowingly falsifies, alters, destroys, defaces, overwrites, removes, or discards records of the Department of Children and Family Services or its contract provider with the intent to conceal a fact material to a child abuse protective investigation, protective supervision, foster care and related services, or a protective investigation or protective supervision of a vulnerable adult, as defined in chapter 39, chapter 409, or chapter 415, commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084. Nothing in this paragraph prohibits prosecution for a violation of paragraph (a) or paragraph (b) involving records described in this paragraph. Title XLVI CRIMES

Chapter 843 OBSTRUCTING JUSTICE

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843.0855 Criminal actions under color of law or through use of simulated legal process.-(1) As used in this section: (a) The term "legal process" means a document or order issued by a court or filed or recorded for the purpose of exercising jurisdiction or representing a claim against a person or property, or for the purpose of directing a person to appear before a court or tribunal, or to perform or refrain from performing a specified act. "Legal process" includes, but is not limited to, a summons, lien, complaint, warrant, injunction, writ, notice, pleading, subpoena, or order. (b) The term "person" means an individual, public or private group incorporated or otherwise, legitimate or illegitimate legal tribunal or entity, informal organization, official or unofficial agency or body, or any assemblage of individuals. (c) The term "public officer" means a public officer as defined by s. 112.061. (d) The term "public employee" means a public employee as defined by s. 112.061. (2) Any person who deliberately impersonates or falsely acts as a public officer or tribunal, public employee or utility employee, including, but not limited to, marshals, judges, prosecutors, sheriffs, deputies, court personnel, or any law enforcement authority in connection with or relating to any legal process affecting persons and property, or otherwise takes any action under color of law against persons or property, commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. (3) Any person who simulates legal process, including, but not limited to, actions affecting title to real estate or personal property, indictments, subpoenas, warrants, injunctions, liens, orders, judgments, or any legal documents or proceedings, knowing or having reason to know the contents of any such documents or proceedings or the basis for any action to be fraudulent, commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. (4) Any person who falsely under color of law attempts in any way to influence, intimidate, or hinder a public officer or law enforcement officer in the discharge of his or her official duties by means of, but not limited to, threats of or actual physical abuse or harassment, or through the use of simulated legal process, commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083.

Title XLVI CRIMES

Chapter 843 OBSTRUCTING JUSTICE

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843.12 Aiding escape.--Whoever knowingly aids or assists a person in escaping, attempting to escape, or who has escaped, from an officer or person who has or is entitled to the lawful custody of such person, is guilty of a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084. Title XLVI CRIMES

Chapter 843 OBSTRUCTING JUSTICE

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843.14 Compounding felony.--Whoever, having knowledge of the commission of an offense punishable with death or by imprisonment in the state prison, takes money or a gratuity or reward, or an engagement therefor, upon an agreement or understanding, expressed or implied, to compound or conceal such offense, or not to prosecute therefor, or not to give evidence thereof, shall when such offense of which he or she has knowledge is punishable with death or imprisonment in the state prison for life, be guilty of a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084; and where the offense of which he or she so had knowledge was punishable in any other manner, he or she shall be guilty of a misdemeanor of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082 or s. 775.083. Title VI CIVIL PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE

Chapter 61 DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE; SUPPORT; CUSTODY

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61.021 Residence requirements.--To obtain a dissolution of marriage, one of the parties to the marriage must reside 6 months in the state before the filing of the petition. Title VI CIVIL PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE

Chapter 61 DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE; SUPPORT; CUSTODY

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61.09 Alimony and child support unconnected with dissolution.--If a person having the ability to contribute to the maintenance of his or her spouse and support of his or her minor child fails to do so, the spouse who is not receiving support or who has custody of the child or with whom the child has primary residence may apply to the court for alimony and for support for the child without seeking dissolution of marriage, and the court shall enter an order as it deems just and proper. Title VI CIVIL PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE

Chapter 61 DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE; SUPPORT; CUSTODY

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61.10 Adjudication of obligation to support spouse or minor child unconnected with dissolution; child custody, child's primary residence, and visitation.--Except when relief is afforded by some other pending civil action or proceeding, a spouse residing in this state apart from his or her spouse and minor child, whether or not such separation is through his or her fault, may obtain an adjudication of obligation to maintain the spouse and minor child, if any. The court shall adjudicate his or her financial obligations to the spouse and child, shall establish the child's primary residence, and shall determine the custody and visitation rights of the parties. Such an action does not preclude either party from maintaining any other proceeding under this chapter for

other or additional relief at any time. Title VI CIVIL PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE

Chapter 61 DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE; SUPPORT; CUSTODY

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61.11 Writs.-(1) When either party is about to remove himself or herself or his or her property out of the state, or fraudulently convey or conceal it, the court may award a ne exeat or injunction against the party or the property and make such orders as will secure alimony or support to the party who should receive it. (2)(a) When the court issues a writ of bodily attachment in connection with a court-ordered support obligation, the writ or attachment to the writ must include, at a minimum, such information on the respondent's physical description and location as is required for entry of the writ into the Florida Crime Information Center telecommunications system and authorization for the assessment and collection of the actual costs associated with the service of the writ and transportation of the respondent in compliance thereof. The writ shall direct that service and execution of the writ may be made on any day of the week and any time of the day or night. Etc. Title VI CIVIL PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE

Chapter 61 DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE; SUPPORT; CUSTODY

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61.13001 Parental relocation with a child.-(1) DEFINITIONS.--As used in this section: (a) "Change of residence address" means the relocation of a child to a principal residence more than 50 miles away from his or her principal place of residence at the time of the entry of the last order establishing or modifying the designation of the primary residential parent or the custody of the minor child, unless the move places the principal residence of the minor child less than 50 miles from the nonresidential parent. Etc. Title VI CIVIL PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE

Chapter 61 DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE; SUPPORT; CUSTODY

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61.30 Child support guidelines; retroactive child support.-Title VI CIVIL PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE

Chapter 61 DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE; SUPPORT; CUSTODY

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61.45 Court order of visitation or custody; risk of violation; bond.--

(1) In a proceeding in which the court enters an order of child custody or visitation, including in a modification proceeding, upon the presentation of competent substantial evidence that there is a risk that one party may violate the court's order of visitation or custody by removing a child from this state or country or by concealing the whereabouts of a child, or upon stipulation of the parties, the court may: (a) Order that a parent may not remove the child from this state without the notarized written permission of both parents or further court order; (b) Order that a parent may not remove the child from this country without the notarized written permission of both parents or further court order; (c) Order that a parent may not take the child to a country that has not ratified or acceded to the Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction unless the other parent agrees in writing that the child may be taken to the country; (d) Require a parent to surrender the passport of the child; or (e) Require that party to post bond or other security. Etc. Title VI CIVIL PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE

Chapter 61 DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE; SUPPORT; CUSTODY

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61.507 Effect of child custody determination.--A child custody determination made by a court of this state which had jurisdiction under this part binds all persons who have been served in accordance with the laws of this state or notified in accordance with s. 61.509 or who have submitted to the jurisdiction of the court, and who have been given an opportunity to be heard. As to those persons, the determination is conclusive as to all decided issues of law and fact except to the extent the determination is modified. Title VI CIVIL PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE

Chapter 61 DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE; SUPPORT; CUSTODY

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61.514 Initial child custody jurisdiction.-(1) Except as otherwise provided in s. 61.517, a court of this state has jurisdiction to make an initial child custody determination only if: (a) This state is the home state of the child on the date of the commencement of the proceeding, or was the home state of the child within 6 months before the commencement of the proceeding and the child is absent from this state but a parent or person acting as a parent continues to live in this state; Etc. Title VI CIVIL PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE

Chapter 61 DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE; SUPPORT; CUSTODY

61.515 Exclusive, continuing jurisdiction.--

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(1) Except as otherwise provided in s. 61.517, a court of this state which has made a child custody determination consistent with s. 61.514 or s. 61.516 has exclusive, continuing jurisdiction over the determination until: (a) A court of this state determines that the child, the child's parents, and any person acting as a parent do not have a significant connection with this state and that substantial evidence is no longer available in this state concerning the child's care, protection, training, and personal relationships; or (b) A court of this state or a court of another state determines that the child, the child's parent, and any person acting as a parent do not presently reside in this state. (2) A court of this state which has made a child custody determination and does not have exclusive, continuing jurisdiction under this section may modify that determination only if it has jurisdiction to make an initial determination under s. 61.514. Title VI CIVIL PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE

Chapter 61 DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE; SUPPORT; CUSTODY

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61.523 Appearance of parties and child.-(1) In a child custody proceeding in this state, the court may order a party to the proceeding who is in this state to appear before the court in person with or without the child. The court may order any person who is in this state and who has physical custody or control of the child to appear in person with the child. (2) If a party to a child custody proceeding whose presence is desired by the court is outside this state, the court may order that a notice given pursuant to s. 61.509 include a statement directing the party to appear in person with or without the child and informing the party that failure to appear may result in a decision adverse to the party. (3) The court may enter any orders necessary to ensure the safety of the child and of any person ordered to appear under this section. (4) If a party to a child custody proceeding who is outside this state is directed to appear under subsection (2) or desires to appear in person before the court with or without the child, the court may require another party to pay reasonable and necessary travel and other expenses of the party so appearing and of the child. Title VI CIVIL PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE

Chapter 61 DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE; SUPPORT; CUSTODY

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61.534 Warrant to take physical custody of child.-Title VI CIVIL PRACTICE AND PROCEDURE

Chapter 88 UNIFORM INTERSTATE FAMILY SUPPORT ACT

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88.2011 Bases for jurisdiction over nonresident.--In a proceeding to establish, enforce, or modify a support order or to determine parentage, a tribunal of this state may exercise personal

jurisdiction over a nonresident individual or the individual's guardian or conservator if: (1) The individual is personally served with citation, summons, or notice within this state; (2) The individual submits to the jurisdiction of this state by consent, by entering a general appearance, or by filing a responsive document having the effect of waiving any contest to personal jurisdiction; (3) The individual resided with the child in this state; (4) The individual resided in this state and provided prenatal expenses or support for the child; (5) The child resides in this state as a result of the acts or directives of the individual; (6) The individual engaged in sexual intercourse in this state and the child may have been conceived by that act of intercourse; (7) The individual asserted parentage in a tribunal or in a putative father registry maintained in this state by the appropriate agency; or (8) There is any other basis consistent with the constitutions of this state and the United States for the exercise of personal jurisdiction.